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Green Day to rock Bangkok next Feb
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/09/2024
» The very very long wait is over for Idiot Nation (a fandom name, not an insult)! American rock trio Green Day confirms their return to Thailand and "Green Day Live In Bangkok" will be their third performance in Thailand.
Muji meets local crafts
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/09/2024
» Muji is a Japanese brand renowned for minimalist design and highly functional and quality materials. Due to this, Muji has been successful worldwide.
The art of solitude
Life, Published on 14/08/2024
» Zhang Zhanzhan, a Chinese contemporary artist, recently held his inaugural solo exhibition "Beyond The Last Miles" in Bangkok. The exhibition is described as a journey of life which is often solitary and stretches endlessly. As people walk alone, they learn to find contentment in their solitude, their character strengthens, but their hearts become soft and sincere. Through his art, Zhang captures fleeting moments within the river of time, encapsulating warmth, hope and resilience that allows viewers to get to know their former selves.
Maternal ties
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/08/2024
» Happy Mother's Day! A day dedicated to celebrating the women who nurture, guide and love us unconditionally. Mothers -- our caregivers, confidants and sometimes our fiercest critics -- hold a unique place in our lives. Their roles are as multifaceted as the relationships they foster with their children, which are often marked by a blend of deep affection, tension and unspoken understanding. It's no wonder that the intricate dynamics of these relationships have been explored so compellingly in cinema.
An invasive threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/08/2024
» Blackchin tilapia was imported from Ghana in 2010 by CP Foods (CPF) with a permit for research in Samut Songkhram. CPF claimed that it terminated its research in January 2011 and had sent sample blackchin tilapias in bottles of formalin to the Department of Fisheries.
Djinn is a strong spirit
Life, Published on 10/07/2024
» Horror and ghost stories have long been a staple of Thai cinema and the genre is deeply rooted in Buddhist beliefs and mythologies. Yet, it's surprising that these stories rarely venture beyond the confines of Buddhist folklore. However, that changes with The Cursed Land, an upcoming horror film that shifts the focus to the country's South, a predominantly Islamic region, and introduces audiences to the lesser-known demonic entity known as the djinn.
Facing mysterious things in a place of different faiths
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/07/2024
» Set in the early 2000s, Panu Aree and Kong Rithdee’s “Daen Sap” (The Cursed Land), which premieres on July 11 in cinemas, distils Thailand’s political and ethnic tensions into a thrilling, time-hopping horror film.
Conan O’Brien’s career is still evolving after Late Night
New York Times, Published on 21/06/2024
» NEW YORK - After hosting talk shows for nearly three decades, Conan O'Brien has come to believe that longevity is overrated. The first time he made this point to me was when he proposed that all statues and monuments should be made with durable soap that dissolves in seven years. A month later, he declared himself anti-graveyard.
New movies out this week: June 20-26
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/06/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Charity and collectables
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2024
» As a regular blood donor, Siriporn Plangchatuk, country general manager of Pop Mart Thailand, learned from the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of blood donors dropped from 24% to just 11%. This shortage forced many patients to postpone surgeries and/or medical treatments, which affected their life.